On the occasion of the opening of the 2026-2027 school year, the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) in coordination with the Vietnam Children's Fund and schools nationwide is implementing the awarding of 7,350 "Together for You" scholarships for students in difficult circumstances, with strong will to rise up in their studies.
Each scholarship is worth 1 million VND, the total value of the scholarship awarding program is 7.35 billion VND. The funding is formed from Vietcombank's commitment to contribute and the joint efforts of officials, employees and customers within the framework of the national walking program "Joining Vietnam forward - 10 billion green steps journey, for a sustainable Vietnam".
From green footsteps to the journey of following students' footsteps
The program "Joining Vietnam to Advance - 10 billion green steps journey, for a sustainable Vietnam" is organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of National Defense and Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2.
The event attracted more than 1.77 million participants, recording more than 10 billion steps in 34 provinces and cities and nearly 3,000 communes, wards, and special administrative districts. The program also set a Guinness World Record for the number of localities and simultaneously organized walking activities to raise awareness about the environment.
Accompanying the program, Vietcombank spreads the message "10 billion green steps - Vietcombank accompanies", mobilizing officials, employees and customers to participate and contribute to social security activities through the "Joining us to move forward" account of the Vietnam Children's Fund.
From the achievements of this community journey, steps for health and the environment continue to be transformed into practical resources, helping students have more learning conditions and confidently enter the new school year.
7. 350 opportunities given across the country
The "Joining Hands to Advance" scholarship awarding program is being implemented simultaneously in 34 provinces and cities across the country on the occasion of the opening of the 2026-2027 school year, through Vietcombank's 685 sales points system, grassroots trade unions at 6 Vietcombank subsidiaries and the coordination of the Vietnam Children's Fund.
In each area, Vietcombank units coordinate with schools to review and select students in difficult circumstances, with strong will to rise up in their studies. Scholarship awarding is organized publicly, to the right beneficiaries and in accordance with the actual conditions of each locality.
Representing Vietcombank, Mr. Hong Quang - Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Trade Union shared:
Each scholarship is not only material support but also sends faith and encouragement to students on their learning journey. Vietcombank hopes that the steps of the community today will add motivation for them to confidently move forward, nurture dreams and build a better future.
Spreading responsibility to the community
In more than six decades of construction and development, Vietcombank has always linked business operations with social responsibility, dedicating resources to education, healthcare, support for the poor and many community programs across the country.
The awarding of the "Joining Hands to Advance" scholarship continues to demonstrate that commitment with a specific action: connecting the participation of banks, officials, employees and customers to create a common resource to care for the younger generation.
From the journey of 10 billion green steps to 7,350 scholarships awarded, Vietcombank wishes to spread the spirit of sharing, encourage a positive lifestyle and work with the community to nurture sustainable progress for the future of Vietnam.
